Why Schumer-Rubio is a fraud — the nutshell version

Mickey Kaus has produced an excellent, easy-to-use “pocket guide” to the reasons why the Schumer-Rubio immigration reform bill (S.744) is fraudulent. Kaus catalogues the provisions of the bill that promise tough future enforcement, etc. but don’t do what they pretend to do:

“Multiple triggers” — Legalization is immediate. DHS just has to write border “plan.” The most any “triggers” can possibly do is delay green cards and citizenship.

“90% effectiveness” — If not reached, triggers only toothless commission

“Pay back taxes” — Only if already “assessed” by IRS (unlikely). Newly legalized may instead get refunds.

No “public charge.” Must earn 125% of poverty line — They’re going to deport people who earn only 124% or less? Ha.

“Pay a fine” — Can be waived by DHS.

“Back of the line” — Get to wait out the line while living in the U.S (unlike suckers trying to come here legally).

Border fence — Leaves it up to DHS, which decided not to complete fence in first place.

“Comprehensive Southern Border Security Strategy” — Only has to be “substantially” operational–whatever that means, as defined by DHS–before green cards are issued. (Legalization has already happened, remember!)

“E-verify” employment checks — Replaces E-Verify with new system. Requires only that this system be “implemented” (30%? 70%? Who knows?). Subject to lawsuit. If still in court after 10 years, never mind!

Entry-exit system for visas — Has been required since 1996. DHS must only be “using” a system before green cards can be issued. (Using in 10% of airports? 50%? Again, who knows?)

No wonder Marco Rubio says the enforcement provisions of S.744 need to be toughened. But he should have insisted that they be toughened before he became a party to, and the main pitch man for, this fraud.